Warehouse Supervisor: Growth, Safety & Efficiency

Silgan Containers; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Silgan Containers is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to provide daily oversight of receiving, shipping, inventory control, and material handling in a manufacturing warehouse. You will coordinate inbound/outbound shipments, validate Bills of Lading, and ensure adherence to safety procedures and plant safety initiatives.

The role requires 3+ years in warehousing with at least 2 years in supervision, strong knowledge of warehouse operations, and proficiency in MS Office; AS400 experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years in warehousing, receiving, inventory control, or materials management within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, receiving processes, inventory control, and material handling practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; AS400 experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily warehouse supervisor oversight of receiving, shipping, inventory control, and material handling operations.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments of finished goods and materials within the manufacturing warehouse.
• Ensure accurate preparation and validation of shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading and manifests.
• Ensure compliance with warehouse safety procedures, material handling standards, and plant safety initiatives.
• Maintain forklift safety audits and oversee lift truck operations and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Manage inventory rotation, dunnage inventory, and space utilization within the warehouse.
• Coordinate with production, inventory control, inside sales, and plant planning to improve manufacturing workflow.
• Supervise warehouse staffing levels, work schedules, and daily workflow.
• Provide employee training, coaching, performance feedback, and documentation as required.
• Assist corporate and plant continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S and sanitation standards.
• Prepare and manage departmental budget requirements and anticipate future material handling needs.
• Ensure proper handling of hazardous materials and international shipments, as applicable.
• Apply union contract requirements, where applicable.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Supervisory experience

Inventory control

Safety compliance

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AS400

Warehouse management systems

Barcode technology

Job description

Silgan Containers is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to provide daily oversight of receiving, shipping, inventory control, and material handling in a manufacturing warehouse. You will coordinate inbound/outbound shipments, validate Bills of Lading, and ensure adherence to safety procedures and plant safety initiatives.

The role requires 3+ years in warehousing with at least 2 years in supervision, strong knowledge of warehouse operations, and proficiency in MS Office; AS400 experience is a plus.